It's an '07 Ram 1500 Quad cab. It continues to crank the final few turns, but to no effect, as if the cables are turning, but the top doesn't budge. It seems like this functionality offers a lot more flexibility than either mounting rack towers and/or t … This is often due to the top not folding correctly at the first fold point from the front. RetraxPRO MX Retractable Truck Bed Tonneau Cover. The easiest way to approach the bed cover installation is to lay out all of the components in the order in which they are assembled. Creating the most low-profile truck cover available, it also features smart latching positions on the bed rail that is created to lock the cover part of the way open. Hope I explained that O.K. Cover Won’t Open or Becomes Stuck. I have a long bed so losing the space with the retrax cannister isn't a total deal breaker, and I like the fact that you have a full length t-track that is unimpeded by the cover opening. Most truck owners want a tonneau cover for a number of reasons, including but … I really wanted to go into the Bed Cover store and try them out but that is hard to find. The Retrax bed cover is one of the brands boasting of its product’s robustness and special features. We actually do have a place with samples but they are mini versions (like 2 by 3) and they didn't have Retrax at all. Thanks. I have noticed that it seems to lock better if you just pull the cover shut with the lever in the lock or closed position. As far as I can tell there are no blockages. In the picture below, you can see the Tonneau and the small silver lock w/ cover near the back of the cover. Then I could open and close It like everything … Yet over time, you may notice that the cover is a little harder to operate or even becomes stuck. Here are a few things that come to mind since I've dealt with them myself. Check the reputation of any truck bed cover before you buy. The slight glare you see in the photo of components was created by the protective film that covered all painted surfaces, and the film remains in place to prevent scratching during installation. A tonneau cover is a hard or soft cover that goes over the bed of your truck. The covers are easy to use because of industrial strength aluminum construction and opens/closes easily with the … Some of the more basic models will come with pre-set positions at specific intervals to give you a part-open cover use. It feels kinda dated, like an older vehicle without one touch windows and this is the ONLY way you can open the bed cover! All the sides seem to go down at the same rate, but with about three inches to go, the entire thing stops. The soft top might not be sucking all the way down into its home. Your tonneau cover should glide as smooth as butter when you are opening it or closing it. Lots of pressure required to turn a pretty flimsy key. 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